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Recalls are issued for a make, model and model year. Whether the repair has already been done on one specific car is known only to its manufacturer and dealers. Check your vehicle's official status at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a dealer.
US recalls (0)
No US recalls found for the 2025 Kia Soul.
Owner complaints (12)
Owners filed 12 complaints with NHTSA about the 2025 Kia Soul (2 crashes, 1 injuries reported). Among 16 model years of this model, it ranks #16 for the most complaints (median 239).
| Most-reported problem | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|
| Exterior lighting | 4 | |
| Unknown or other | 3 | |
| Service brakes | 2 | |
| Lane departure | 2 | |
| Forward collision avoidance | 2 | |
| Vehicle speed control | 1 | |
| Suspension | 1 | |
| Wheels | 1 |
Crash test ratings
NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings for the 2025 Kia Soul.
| Version | Overall | Frontal | Side | Rollover |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kia Soul SUV FWD | 4★ | 4★ | 5★ | 4★ |
Fuel economy
EPA ratings for each 2025 Kia Soul version.
| Version | City MPG | Highway MPG | Combined | Yearly fuel cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soul 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 27 | 33 | 30 | $2,250 |
| Soul Eco dynamics 2.0 L Automatic (variable gear ratios) | 29 | 35 | 31 | $2,150 |
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Sources: NHTSA recalls, complaints and 5-Star Safety Ratings, US EPA fuel economy and Transport Canada's Vehicle Recalls Database (contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada). Recalls updated 2026-10-30.